Diane Johnstone

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Diane Johnstone was the first resident Australian Ambassador in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1986. [1] Appointed at age 36, she was one of only seven women ambassadors out of 87 representing Australia at the time. [2] [3]

Johnstone graduated from Sydney University with a degree in economics. [4]

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References

  1. "Australia Is Proud Of Our partnership With Nepal: Ambassador Budd". New Spotlight Magazine. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  2. Walker, Anne S. (5 April 2018). A World of Change: My life in the global women's rights movement. ISBN   9781925588637.
  3. Cole, Kerry (5 May 1986). "Her Excellency to take upgraded post in Nepal". The Canberra Times. p. 3.
  4. Davis, Peter (31 May 1989). "Trekking ambassador takes responsibility in her stride". Midweek Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2020.